Real Chiesa di San Lorenzo
About
The Royal Church of San Lorenzo in Turin is one of the city’s most celebrated Baroque masterpieces, designed by the architect Guarino Guarini and completed in 1680. Its soaring cupola, a triumph of 17th‑century engineering, crowns a nave that is richly adorned with stucco, gold leaf, and a frescoed ceiling that depicts the saint’s life and miracles. Inside, visitors can marvel at the copy of the Shroud of Turin, which is displayed with solemn reverence near the sacristy. The church houses a series of chapels—each bearing its own distinct iconography—including the Chapel of the Sufferers, the Chapel of the Crucifix, and the Chapel of San Gaetano. The interior is completed by an 18th‑century pipe organ and a choir loft, both of which add to the spiritual atmosphere that has drawn pilgrims and tourists for centuries. The church remains open to the public without charge, offering a rare opportunity to experience Sicilian Baroque in one of Italy’s most historic religious sites.
Highlights
- Baroque Cupola
- Shroud Exhibit
- Chapel of the Sufferers
- 18th‑Century Pipe Organ